Spiceyadjective
archaic form of spicy
Spicyadjective
Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
‘He prepared a spicy casserole.’;
Spicyadjective
(of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chillies or similar hot spices.
‘This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.’;
Spicyadjective
(of flavors or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
‘She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.’;
Spicyadjective
(of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
‘He is known for his spicy political commentary.’;
Spicyadjective
Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.
‘I don't want my children to see the spicy images on this web site.''’;
Spicyadjective
Flavored with, or containing, spice or spices; fragrant; aromatic; as, spicy breezes.
‘Led by new stars, and borne by spicy gales.’;
Spicyadjective
Producing, or abounding with, spices.
‘In hot Ceylon spicy forests grew.’;
Spicyadjective
Fig.: Piquant; racy; as, a spicy debate.
Spicyadjective
having an agreeably pungent taste
Spicyadjective
suggestive of sexual impropriety;
‘a blue movie’; ‘blue jokes’; ‘he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details’; ‘a juicy scandal’; ‘a naughty wink’; ‘naughty words’; ‘racy anecdotes’; ‘a risque story’; ‘spicy gossip’;
Spicyadjective
having a piquant burning taste of spices or peppers;
‘gingery Chinese food’; ‘hot peppers’; ‘hot curry’; ‘corn chips with peppery salsa’; ‘spicy tomato sauce’;
Spicyadjective
flavoured with or fragrant with spice
‘pasta in a spicy tomato sauce’;
Spicyadjective
exciting or entertaining, especially through being mildly indecent
‘spicy jokes and suggestive songs’;